05.13.2024

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Events

How is AI transforming healthcare?

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The next installment of Advantage Greenville will kick off with a networking breakfast followed by insightful presentations and a fireside chat featuring leaders from Amazon, PRISMA Health, and more. | Photo provided by The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Calling all curious minds and critical thinkers. Interested in the state of AI — and how it’s transforming healthcare? How about hearing from top leaders in the healthcare field across South Carolina? Mark your calendar for the next installment of Advantage Greenville, hosted by The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University.

“Advantage Greenville: How AI is Transforming Healthcare” is happening this Friday, May 17 from 7:30-10:30 a.m., focused on exploring the transformative impacts we can expect to see in healthcare, both now and in the future.

What to expect: Networking over coffee and breakfast followed by insightful presentations and a fireside chat featuring thought leaders from:

Amazon
PRISMA Health
SCBio
Hank.ai
JennoCo
The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health at Furman University

RSVP to attend this free event (being held at the Greenville One Center) to hear the latest, firsthand updates on how AI is changing healthcare for us all.

Learn more and RSVP

Events

Monday, May 13

Open Mic Night | Monday, May 13 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Smileys on the Roxx, 734 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Dust off your busking shoes and hit the stage for open mic.
WWE: Monday Night RAW | Monday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$135 | Feast your eyes on a night of professional wrestling at The Well.

Tuesday, May 14

The Traveling She Shed’s May Craft Night | Tuesday, May 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing, 115 Welborn St., Ste. A, Greenville | $40 | Get your creative juices flowing while we make dried flower candle jars
Greenville Jazz Collective | Tuesday, May 14 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $20 | Spend an evening listening to the sultry sounds of the Greenville Jazz Collective.

Wednesday, May 15

Tap Takeover with Maplewood Brewing | Wednesday, May 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Sip on + learn about brews from Maplewood Brewing.
Bingo with Randy to Benefit Bike Walk Greenville | Wednesday, May 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Play “Not Your Grandma’s Bingo” with host Randy Ryan where Fireforge will donate 25% of sales to help support Bike Walk Greenville.

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Family

Youth Sports Night at Fluor Field is a home run for the whole fam

Children and adults walk alongside The Greenville Drive mascot.

Use promo code SPORTS to claim your athlete’s complimentary ticket, and if you have more than one athlete, use SPORTS2. | Photo provided by The Greenville Drive

Celebrate the Upstate’s amazing young athletes who participate in all different kinds of youth sports at the Greenville Drive + Waldrop Plumbing, Heating & Air‘s second annual Youth Sports Night at the Drive game on Tuesday, May 14.

Each athlete receives a free ticket to the game, plus an opportunity to walk in a parade around the field — and the whole family can enjoy a pre-game street party on District 356, presented by the YMCA of Greenville, starting at 5 p.m.

Put me in, coach

News Notes

Ranked

No. 6. That’s where Fountain Inn’s City Administrator Shawn Bell ranked on the list of 100 Top Influencers in Local Government for 2024 by the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) association. According to ELGL, Bell’s “civic pride defines how he approaches public administration in the fast-growing city.”

Cause

Aw shucks. Do you know a young professional who could serve as a shucker for the American Cancer Society’s “Shuck Cancer” event on November 21? This person should be connected to the community, a philanthropist, and competitive for a good cause. Submit your nomination.

Coming Soon

The City of Greenville approved its first Whataburger, coming soon to the former TGI Friday’s on Woodruff Road near Target. After scrapping plans for a Laurens Road location, the Texas-based burger chain applied for a 24-hour drive-thru.

Eat

Augusta Road is getting a Chipotle. The fast-casual burrito and bowl chain is opening in July at 2105 Augusta St., near CAVA. There is also a Travelers Rest location opening at 571 Roe Center Ct. in September. (Upstate Business Journal)

Civic

The City of Greenville and Greenville Housing Fund cut the ribbon on Century Plaza Apartments — located at 151 Century Dr. The 212-unit affordable housing complex underwent a $5.5 million renovation.

Try This

Summer’s coming, and Endeavor’s Study Hall Passes are back. Knock out coursework, power through tasks, or prep for tests in inspiring coworking spaces. Don’t just take our word for it — members agree the atmosphere helps amp up productivity. Passes include workspace, high-speed Internet, coffee, and gym access, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Check out prices.*

Pro Tip

Okay, so it’s not the same as a new car, but a checking account can also be an important rite of passage for teens. The earlier yours opens one, the sooner you can begin teaching them valuable lessons (think: money management + disciplined spending). Explore the perks + precautions of teen checking accounts.*

Eat

We love the ease of this grilled salmon with avocado bruschetta recipe almost as much as the health factor. The flavors of tomatoes and basil on top reminds us of summer (yes, we’re already thinking about the next season). Bonus: It’s ready in 40 minutes — including prep time.*

Biz

What are people delegating? Getting to inbox zero, calendar management, travel, cold calls, leveraging AI, managing CRMs, expense reports, returns, waiting on customer service calls, household management, and much more. With Athena, you can achieve more time, freedom, success, and impact. See how to score a $1,500 credit.*

Watch

A weekend we’ll never forget

We never thought we’d see this. | Photo by @shutter__daze

Greenville and the Upstate had a front row seat to nature’s light show this weekend, and our reader-submitted photos were too stunning not to share.

The historic and rare solar event is due to a powerful geomagnetic storm. According to WYFF 4, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center observed an “unusually active week for solar flares.”

In scientific terms: Four Coronal Mass Ejections merged as they hit Earth Friday night into early Saturday morning + extreme, G5 conditions reached Earth, which hasn’t happened since 2003. In plain terms: This was a really rare solar event.

Did you see the lights over the weekend? Click the button below to watch our round up of reader-submitted photos, and share yours.

Aurora vibes

The Buy

Apple pie made easy. We’re celebrating National Apple Pie Day by warming up some of this Apple Pie Jam from Adams Apple Co. with a little bit of ice cream.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

Just like that, another Artisphere weekend is in the books. The highlight for both City Editor Stephanie + me was Squonk, a new interactive musical performance that took place in Falls Park. What was your favorite part of this year’s festival? Let me know.

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